Natural Disasters in Morenci, AZ
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
12.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
14.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
22.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Wildfire | 82.5 |
| Lightning | 77.6 |
| Landslide | 63.4 |
| Heat Wave | 60.4 |
| Avalanche | 43.6 |
| Drought | 31.9 |
| Winter Weather | 28.5 |
| Earthquake | 22.0 |
| Volcanic Activity | 12.7 |
| Hurricane | 7.4 |
| Hail | 4.1 |
| Cold Wave | 3.7 |
| Strong Wind | 2.4 |
| Tornado | 1.2 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
13
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Flood
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 2, 2011 | Fire | WALLOW FIRE |
| Mar 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 7, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 14, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Oct 5, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 21, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Mar 4, 1978 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 25, 1972 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 30, 1966 | Flood | FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3
Total IA Distributed
$8,380
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4668 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4524 | 1 | $8,380 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
142
Total Claims Paid
$2,156,926
Avg Claim Payout
$15,190
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,079,558
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
18
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1586 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $965,604 |
| DR-1660 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $67,243 |
| DR-1888 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $41,415 |
| DR-4524 | Biological | 1 | $5,296 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$36,292
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
5.83
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $26,250 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $0 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $10,042 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Morenci has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, lightning, landslide. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 142 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,079,558 in public assistance recovery funding. $8,380 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.